76 Mercury 1150 Throttle Cable adjustment

[cturboaddict]

Hey guys,
Had a quick question... Does anyone know a good starting point for where the throttle cable should be set at on the motor when hooking it up? I know its adjustable, but Im not sure where to begin. I just hooked the controls and motor up on my resto project and it feels way too tight when I lift the high idle lever. And it feels like there isnt enough movement when I push the throttle down???? Just a good starting point as to where the distributor should be sitting at rest/idle or something. Thanks!

[Bob_VT]

I like to work things backwards......

Hook up the throttle so when the lever is at WOT (wide open throttle) the throttle plates are 100% open.

Once it is hooked like that the rest of the system should be right in place.

[cturboaddict]

I like to work things backwards......

Hook up the throttle so when the lever is at WOT (wide open throttle) the throttle plates are 100% open.

Once it is hooked like that the rest of the system should be right in place.

Ill give it a shot and see how it works out! Thanks man!

[Chris1956]

Bob has given incorrect advice. sorry Bob.

Set the control to neutral. Adjust the throttle cable to push the throttle closed. Now adjust the cable barrel a bit more to add some preload. This will give you a good feel when it goes into neutral and is specified by the OEM Service Manual.

[cturboaddict]

Bob has given incorrect advice. sorry Bob.

Set the control to neutral. Adjust the throttle cable to push the throttle closed. Now adjust the cable barrel a bit more to add some preload. This will give you a good feel when it goes into neutral and is specified by the OEM Service Manual.

Thanks Chris1956- Will give it a shot!!!